Firefighters say three fires in Antioch and one in Pittsburg were started overnight by illegal fireworks. In the past two years, crews have worked nonstop over the July Fourth holiday putting out dozens of grass and structure fires, sparked by fireworks.
Firefighters in Contra Costa County may not agree. They say three fires in Antioch and one in Pittsburg were started overnight by illegal fireworks. In the past two years, crews have worked nonstop over the July Fourth holiday putting out
"Our vegetation is dry and although we're experiencing cooler weather it's dangerous and illegal to set off fireworks in Contra Costa County, we're asking for communities help in not doing that," said Contra Costa County Fire Marshal Chris Bachman.Mario Brown and his grandson hope the weekend is festive and safe.If you're on the ABC7 News app,
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